Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Concours 2005 and Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005

Comparison of Kawasaki Concours 2005 and Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter 2005 ×
Kawasaki Concours 2005 ×
General
Production from (year)20052005
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 800 DrifterKawasaki Concours
CategoryCustom / cruiserTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK36Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 4
Displacement (cm³)805997
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)-
Bore (mm)8874
Stroke (mm)66.258
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)Transistor Controlled Breakerless Ignition (TCBI) with electronic advance
Compression9.5:110.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension41mm hydraulic telescopic fork41mm preload-adjustable fork
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK® single shock system with seven-way preload adjustmentAir-adjustable UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with four-way adjustable rebound damping
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Frame typeHigh-tensile steel, double cradleHigh-tensile steel diamond design
Front tyre130/90-16120/70-VR18
Rear tyre140/90-x16150/80-VR16
Rake (fork angle) (degree)31.528.5
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • pearl luster beige/metallic dark bronze
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6151,554
Dry weight (kg)245269
Overall height (mm)1,1251,415
Overall width (mm)1,006930
Seat height (mm)759790
Ground clearance (mm)160130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)-28.38



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